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MBB | Gaels Legend Jock Landale to Have #34 Retired
1/3/2024 10:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
MORAGA, Calif. — One of the best Saint Mary's basketball big men to ever don a Gaels uniform, Jock Landale, will never have his uniform number worn again, as it will hang from the rafters of University Credit Union, the athletic department announced today. The jersey retirement ceremony is set to take place on February 15 prior to the Gaels clash with Pepperdine.
A four year Gael, Landale played for Coach Randy Bennett's squad from 2014-2018. In that span, Jock helped lead the Gaels to 109 victories, an NCAA tournament berth, the programs only 30 win season, and the programs longest winning streak at 19 games in a row. He is one of only two Gaels to score 500-plus points in back to back seasons, and holds the program record for career field goal percentage at 62.5% to go along with his single season records for points (761) and field goals made (301), both set in his senior season in which he earned WCC Player of the Year honors.
The two-time All-American followed up his Saint Mary's career by winning championships in the Serbian, Lithuanian and Australian top leagues before signing with the San Antonio Spurs. Landale is now in his third NBA season, having played for the Spurs, Phoenix Suns and, currently, the Houston Rockets. In 2021, Landale helped lead the Australian Olympic team to a bronze medal at the Summer Olympics.
On top of his uniform being retired, Landale will also be enshrined into the Saint Mary's Hall of Fame this year.
Landale's uniform will hang amongst some of the greatest men's basketball players to ever play in Moraga. The number 34 will join Patty Mills' number 13, Matthew Dellavedova's number 4 and Tom Meschery's number 31.
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